if the bush cuts expire at the end of the year, that would brick the overall tax rate for higherners in rainfall -- high earners to 51%. >>> this afternoon, president obama will visit a family in northern virginia. he will be talking about the importance of congress extending tax cuts for middle- klaas americans. it's all -- middle-class americans. it's tall about taking action to avoid the fiscal cliff by the end of the month. >>> back here, san jose police investigating a dadly hit and run. last night a man believed to be in his 50s was killed while crossing the intersection at white and kimby roads. he's the -- qwimby roads. the investigation continues. >>> and essex street is opening back up after being closed by a violent early-morning crash. the driver hit a fire hydrant at folsom street while police were trying to pull him over. claudine wong has been on this story all morning. you are back. >> reporter: that's right, dave. within the last minute, the crews have cleared out. you can see the street is back open for business. i think the building inspector for the city just left